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Preferred term

beta-Mannosidase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing beta-D-mannose residues in beta-D-mannosides. The enzyme plays a role in the lysosomal degradation of the N-glycosylprotein glycans. Defects in the lysosomal form of the enzyme in humans result in a buildup of mannoside intermediate metabolites and the disease BETA-MANNOSIDOSIS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9025-43-8 (CRN)
  • beta-D-Mannosidase
  • beta-Mannanase
  • manA protein (beta-Mannosidase)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J8CHBCK6-L

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